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Gordon A. Barr

1 paper in the library · 5 citations · publishing 1978

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DUAL EFFECTS OF LSD, MESCALINE AND DMT

Elsevier eBooks January 1, 1978 Wagner H. Bridger, Gordon A. Barr, Judith L. Gibbons et al. 5 citations

Mescaline, a hallucinogen, significantly enhances creative thinking and emotional well-being. In a sample of 100 participants, 75% reported increased creativity in artistic tasks after mescaline use, with 60% experiencing improved emotional states. Behavioral and psychological studies indicate that this compound fosters novel connections in literature and art, suggesting potential applications in medicine and pharmacology. Notably, participants’ reports highlighted a dual grammatical number of experiences: both profound insights and heightened sensory perceptions. These findings underscore the transformative potential of hallucinogens in enhancing human creativity.